2000 - 2001
Benfica
My first head coach position. Laid the foundation of a winning mentality.
Career
Career Journey
Every step has shaped my path. Every challenge has fueled my ambition. This is the journey of passion, work and a relentless pursuit of victory.
Career Timeline
2001 - 2002
Leiria
Great learning. Built resilience and belief against the odds.
2002 - 2004
Porto
Back-to-back league titles and a new era of dominance.
2004 - 2007
Chelsea
Two Premier League titles and the arrival of a champion.
2008 - 2010
Inter Milan
The Treble. History made in one unforgettable season.
2010 - 2013
Real Madrid
Record points and silverware in Spain. Raising the standard.
2016 - 2018
Manchester United
Trophies, resilience and reaching the winning mentality.
2019 - 2021
Tottenham Hotspur
Brought passion and pride back to the Lilywhites.
2021 - 2024
Roma
A new chapter in Italy. Built identity and belief.
2024 - Present
Fenerbahce
The journey continues. New challenges, same ambition.
Career Milestones
2004
First major European trophy
UEFA Champions League with Porto
2010
Historic Treble with Inter Milan
Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League
2012
La Liga champion with Real Madrid
Breaking records in Spain
2017
EFL Cup and UEFA Europa League winner
A European night for Manchester United
2022
UEFA Europa Conference League winner
First major European trophy with Roma
Major Achievements
2UEFA Champions League
8League Titles
13Domestic Cups
5European Trophies
25+Individual Awards
Defining Matches
26 May 2004
Porto 3 - 0 Monaco
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
UCL Final
3 - 0
22 May 2010
Inter 2 - 0 Bayern Munich
Madrid, Spain
UCL Final
2 - 0
29 Apr 2012
Real Madrid 2 - 1 Barcelona
Santiago Bernabéu
La Liga
2 - 1
15 May 2017
Manchester United 2 - 0 Ajax
Stockholm, Sweden
UEFA Europa League Final
2 - 0
25 May 2022
Roma 1 - 0 Feyenoord
Tirana, Albania
UEFA Europa Conference League Final
1 - 0
The Special One
“I am not one of many. I am one of a kind. I do not follow the path. I create it. I do not seek success. I work for it.”
Leader. Thinker. Winner.
Tactical Mind. Elite Motivator.
Built to Win. Driven by Passion.
Respected. Feared. Admired.
View Honours24+Years
Of top-level management
10Clubs
Managed across Europe
26+Trophies
Across all competitions
34+Finals
Reached in major competitions